Maximizing Holiday Cheer on a Minimalist Approach

As the holiday season approaches, the world often becomes a whirlwind of consumerism and excess. But what if we could savour the essence of the holidays without getting lost in the chaos of materialism? I embraced minimalist living a long time ago. Some of it has rubbed off on my children and I hope they […]

Smart Saving Tips for a Stylish Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it doesn’t have to be synonymous with financial strain. As savvy women navigating this festive period, we have the power to revel in the holiday cheer without breaking the bank. Join me on a journey where we’ll explore ingenious strategies and clever tips to […]

Building Resilience: Strategies for Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Life is a rollercoaster Just gotta ride it Do you know the song by Ronan Keating? Life actually is a roller coaster and the better we can ride it, the more enjoyable the journey will be. Dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties”. It is easier said than […]

The Science of Self-Motivation: How to Stay Inspired

Are you the kind of person who is self-motivated or do you struggle with it? Motivation is the driving force behind many of our actions and the foundation of goal-setting. Let’s explore the science of self-motivation to understand how it plays a critical role in your journey towards success. The role of dopamine Dopamine is […]

I wanted something different…

Have you ever gone through a period in life where you thought ‘it’s not working anymore’ and you seriously needed some change? A time when you would do anything to get out of where you were? When you were ready to move in a new direction, where it would lead you to your land of […]

What does success mean to you? 👊

Success is very personal. But most of us make success all about others. How so, I hear you ask. Let me explain. Let’s say your friend and you bought a house almost at the same time. A few years later, they have now upgraded their house to a two-storey brand new build, customised to their […]

It’s (almost) end of September! 👋

Hello friends! We are almost at the end of September and I truly hope you had a spectacular month. For all of you parents, I know the school holidays can be one of the tough and easy times. Young children need to be entertained; however, we all get a break from packing lunches and school […]

Four seasons in a month – a woman’s life

Have you read this book called “Optimised Woman’ by Miranda Gray? I was introduced to this book a few years ago and it blew my mind. The tagline for this book is ‘using your menstrual cycle to achieve success and fulfilment’. How cool is that? I am an inclusive person but this one is especially […]

My monthly reflection – August 2023

Hello, my beautiful readers. How has your August been? Can you believe that we only have only 4 months till the end of the year? Personally, I am looking forward to spring. There is something about spring that is fresh and aligns in my mind with birth and newness in life. The time when flowers […]

Self-sabotage and how to avoid it

Quite often things will be going well in our life. All of a sudden, we do or say something that sabotages the happy moment. Why do we do it? Gay Hendricks calls this ‘the upper limit’ in his book ‘The Big Leap’. The concept of the “upper limit” refers to self-imposed limitations or barriers that […]